DTI and PHLPost forge direct link, delivering premium Guimaras mangoes to Metro Manila Consumers

Guimaras, Philippines—The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) are set to revolutionize the accessibility of the Philippines’ prized Guimaras mangoes for Metro Manila consumers. A landmark memorandum of understanding will be signed on May 20, during the vibrant Manggahan Festival, signifying a strategic alliance between the DTI and PHLPost in continue reading : DTI and PHLPost forge direct link, delivering premium Guimaras mangoes to Metro Manila Consumers

DTI leads push to bring Guimaras mangoes to national and global markets

Guimaras, Philippines—The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is using a collaborative, multi-stakeholder strategy to further elevate the Guimaras mango—a globally recognized agricultural product—as a key player in both domestic and international markets. Spearheaded by the DTI’s Supply Chain and Logistics Group (SCLG) and Regional Operations Group (ROG), this initiative centers on the theme of continue reading : DTI leads push to bring Guimaras mangoes to national and global markets

Excellence to Region 1 through Philippine Quality Award Program

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), through its Bureau of Competitive Development (BCD) and in partnership with DTI-Region 1, held the Philippine Quality Award (PQA) Integrated Assessors’ Preparatory and Application Development Training from April 7 to 9, 2025, at the Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University (DMMMSU) International Convention Center in Bacnotan, La Union. continue reading : Excellence to Region 1 through Philippine Quality Award Program

DTI hosts learning tour for over 400 University of Northern Philippines students

Dasmariñas, Cavite—The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) hosted an educational tour for 450 students from the University of Northern Philippines (UNP). The visits took place at the DTI’s Bureau of Philippine Standards (BPS) Testing Laboratory on March 21 and 28. This initiative aimed to enhance the students’ understanding of standards, technical regulations, and conformity continue reading : DTI hosts learning tour for over 400 University of Northern Philippines students

DTI Secretary Roque strengthens ties with chambers for Bulacan and Pampanga economic boom

Pampanga and Bulacan, Philippines—On April 02,Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Cristina A. Roque has strategically leveraged the burgeoning economic potential of Bulacan and Pampanga by strengthening partnerships with their respective Chambers of Commerce and Industry. This initiative aims to accelerate regional economic prosperity through the DTI’s core strategic priorities, capitalizing on significant infrastructure continue reading : DTI Secretary Roque strengthens ties with chambers for Bulacan and Pampanga economic boom

DTI Secretary Roque presents assistance awards to Central Luzon MSMEs

Pampanga City, Philippines—Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Cristina A. Roque presented financial assistance and livelihood kits to micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Central Luzon at a townhall meeting on April 2. “We firmly believe that MSMEs are the very lifeblood of our national economy. Across the Philippines, they are the primary continue reading : DTI Secretary Roque presents assistance awards to Central Luzon MSMEs

PIA 8 Kapihan sa Bagong Pilipinas with hosts Reyan Arinto and Celerina Bato of DTI 8.

DTI highlights enterprise development and consumer protection in “Kapihan sa Bagong Pilipinas”

Leyte, Philippines — The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) touted its various programs for small business development and consumer protection during a recent appearance on “Kapihan sa Bagong Pilipinas” held on March 11. Representing the DTI, Region 8 Director Celerina T. Bato served as the guest speaker on the program spearheaded by the Presidential continue reading : DTI highlights enterprise development and consumer protection in “Kapihan sa Bagong Pilipinas”

At a busy market in SOCCSKSARGEN, Philippines, two officials from the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) monitor rice prices. One official in a white uniform shirt and ID badge holds a clipboard looking at it, while the other official in a white shirt stands nearby, observing a vendor in a yellow shirt. who is using an analog scale to weigh rice.

DTI conducts simultaneous price monitoring for imported rice in SOCCSKSARGEN

SOCCSKSARGEN, Philippines — On March 5, 2025, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) held a simultaneous price monitoring for imported rice across various public markets in the region. This region-wide initiative underscores the DTI’s commitment to its mandate of protecting consumers and maintaining fair pricing for essential commodities, particularly rice. The DTI’s monitoring efforts continue reading : DTI conducts simultaneous price monitoring for imported rice in SOCCSKSARGEN

At KULTURA Fest 2025, DTI Region 6 Regional Director Rachel Nufable, wearing a brown blazer, and DTI staff visit the Panublion Western Visayas booth. The booth displays local products. The DTI staff poses in front of it. The booth is in a mall.

Western Visayas MSMEs rake in PHP 1M sales at Kultura Fest Trade Fair

Muntinlupa City, Philippines—The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) recorded around PHP 1 million in sales from micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) from Western Visayas during the recently concluded KULTURA Fest: Philippine Trade Fair 2025, held at Festival Mall in Alabang. About 30 MSMEs from Capiz, Guimaras, Iloilo, and Negros Occidental showcased their premium continue reading : Western Visayas MSMEs rake in PHP 1M sales at Kultura Fest Trade Fair